Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Washington can finally see the "finish line" in the month -long war in Iran, indicating that direct talks between the two nations remain a distinct possibility. The comment comes as the United Arab Emirates says it intercepted two drones overnight with debris killing one person in Fujairah. Meanwhile, near Qatar, a tanker was hit by two projectiles with one causing a fire. Over at the border between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Defense Forces say one of their drones was downed by an surface-to-air missile in southern Lebanon overnight.
President Donald Trump, told reporters that the U.S. could end its military campaign within "two to three weeks," adding that securing a diplomatic deal with Tehran is no longer a prerequisite for withdrawal. "Iran doesn't have to make a deal, no," he said. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning to European allies, suggesting the U.S. must fundamentally re-examine its relationship with NATO after the conflict concludes, accusing member states of operating a "one-way street" by denying Washington vital basing and overflight rights during the campaign.
Loud explosions were heard across Damascus on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted Iranian missiles over the Syrian capital, according to state television reports. The incident occurred on the same day Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at Chatham House in London, where he stated that Syria will remain neutral and outside of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran unless directly subjected to aggression. Highlighting the recent deployment of thousands of Syrian troops to secure the nation's borders with Lebanon and Iraq, the President emphasised that after years of devastating internal conflict, Syria is "not ready for another war experience" and is instead focused on rebuilding strategic relationships globally.
A Russian military An-26 transport aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, the Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed. The Soviet-era plane, carrying six crew members and 23 passengers, lost contact during a routine flight before its wreckage was discovered by search and rescue teams. Early indications from military officials suggest the crash was caused by a technical failure that led the aircraft to strike a cliff, with no evidence of external damage from missiles, drones, or bird strikes.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Mazen Torki Saud Al-Qadi, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Jordan, on 21 J...
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-install...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "an...
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure. ...
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-installed governor said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
The United States has launched an investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies to determine whether they unfairly disadvantage American companies and restrict U.S. commerce.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of Hormuz threatened to overshadow efforts to advance a tentative deal to end the war.
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-installed governor said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
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